WORLD WORLDWIDE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC of CONGO (DRC) All Out people-powered movement News Journal Update - The power of the All Out Movement

 Hi ,

Thanks to the power of the All Out community, the lives of seven transgender women in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been changed.

In 2022, because of their gender identity, they were publicly beaten and undressed. Some were called witches and told that they would be burned at the stake.

Thanks to the generous donations of the All Out movement, our partners at Rainbow Sunrise Mapambazuko, a local LGBT+ rights organization, were able to get these women to safety. Those donations enabled them to provide emergency food, shelter, and safety to the women for six months!

None of this would have been possible without the All Out movement.

In the face of so much terrifying news, it's truly incredible to know that when horrible emergencies like this happen, people like you will step up and do something.

But the truth is, we're seeing a rolling back of rights and protections of LGBT+ people throughout Africa escalating in recent months. From Ghana to Uganda, the bodies and lives of LGBT+ people are being criminalized and punished, simply for existing.

We need to keep growing if we're going to stand a chance against the bigots who keep raising more and more money for hate campaigns. Campaigns that fuel the types of horrendous narratives that put the lives of these seven women in great danger and are getting anti-LGBT+ laws passed.

The BEST way you can help us stand up to these wealthy anti-LGBT+ forces is to commit to a small, monthly gift today.

By becoming an Equality Champion – a monthly donor – you'll be powering the All Out team to respond swiftly and jump into action whenever the next big crisis or emergency happens.

Power up the fight for LGBT+ rights in Africa by starting your monthly donation today.

BECOME AN EQUALITY CHAMPION

Thanks for going All Out,

Sarah Mitchell,
Director of Growth & Empowerment
(she/her)

All Out is a people-powered movement. Members from around the world make monthly donations to power campaigns just like this one. Whenever there's a major attack on LGBT+ people, this support is what allows us to jump into action instantly. Help fuel the fight and become an Equality Champion with a monthly donation today. DONATE